Category AI Visibility Report
Clothespins AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈1,291
Est. AI queries / month
7
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 7 buyer topics in Clothespins across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,291 AI queries per month.
- Kevin's Quality leads the AI shelf with 13.3% of brand mentions, followed by Mainstays (8.2%) and Extreme Clothespins (6.6%). The top three hold 28.1% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “plastic clothespins” (top keyword “clothespins plastic”, ~880 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (37.5% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin's Quality | 228 | 13.3% |
| 2 | Mainstays | 141 | 8.2% |
| 3 | Extreme Clothespins | 114 | 6.6% |
| 4 | PolyGrip | 83 | 4.8% |
| 5 | Woodpeckers | 71 | 4.1% |
| 6 | Whitmor | 51 | 3% |
| 7 | Hello Hobby | 44 | 2.6% |
| 8 | Pincinox | 39 | 2.3% |
| 9 | Incraftables | 39 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Woodpeckers Crafts | 38 | 2.2% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| plastic clothespins | ≈648 | clothespins plastic | 880 |
| heavy duty clothespins | ≈643 | heavy duty clothespins | 390 |
| wooden clothespins | — | wooden clothespins | 8,100 |
| clothespins for laundry | — | pins for clothes | 2,900 |
| large clothespins | — | clothespins large | 590 |
| mini clothespins | — | mini clothespins | 2,400 |
| metal clothespins | — | metal clothespins | 1,000 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 144 | 37.5% |
| walmart.com | 98 | 25.5% |
| ladyandthecarpenter.com | 42 | 10.9% |
| ohsospotless.com | 24 | 6.3% |
| homedepot.com | 16 | 4.2% |
| journeymanhq.com | 11 | 2.9% |
| clotheslines.com | 7 | 1.8% |
| etsy.com | 7 | 1.8% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for clothespins?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Kevin's Quality (13.3%), Mainstays (8.2%), Extreme Clothespins (6.6%), PolyGrip (4.8%), Woodpeckers (4.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about clothespins?
GEOly estimates ~1,291 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “plastic clothespins”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for clothespins?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, walmart.com, ladyandthecarpenter.com, ohsospotless.com, homedepot.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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